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I know that antioxidants protect the skin from free radicals, but should i let my teens use them?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Not for teens: I don't think we know that antioxidants have any effect on skin and therefore wouldn't use them on your teenager.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 2/10/2013

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